Back Problems

Yes, the rumors are true. Russell Rodden is back on the blogging scene. However, it would seem that every time that I announce that I will get back into blogging (see my latest posts from 2009), that it doesn't take long for me to slack off. So I'll admit it, I have "back problems." I say that I'm back but I don't stay long. It's an issue I hope to have corrected by determination and goal setting. What are some blogs that you read consistently and why do you read them? If I'm gonna put energy into it, I would want it to be productive.

Hobby Lobby

I need to spend much more time on my hobbies, which include.

Writing Music
Reading
Doodling

And I also really love writing. I think I should write a book or something. Would you read it?

It's time to make better use of my time.

Holler.

Sorry

Haven't been posting on here much. I guess I just don't get as much feedback on here, but that doesn't mean people aren't reading it.

I have really been motivated to rekindle old friendships lately, and make some new ones. I need some mature conversation and I need to have random funny conversations too.

I miss how simple high school was, but I like the flexibility of college life. Wish there could be a combo.

That's about how life is going right now.

Single-ality

So I’ve been thinking a lot about relationships lately (more like the desire to be in one) which is lame, so I’m trying to get these thoughts out of my head and just let things happen. No forcing it.

So I have this idea. Why don’t you guys give me some reasons (funny or serious) why the single life would benefit me at this time and perhaps these reasons will be read by others who are going through the same thing...

Here are just a couple I’ve thought of:
1. It’s much easier on my financial situation to be single.
2. Maybe I’m supposed to be a monk (a protestant Christian monk).
3. Relationships are really really complicated.

You have any? Ready? GO!

The Tape Of Love

So I haven't had a chance to do a really good update recently but I have found something you're sure to enjoy.

If you are missing love, have a love, or wish your love was better, this song is bound to put a smile of encouragement on your face.

The Flight of the Concords is an amazing band.

Find Out What It Means To Me..

R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Due to the valentines spirit that I'm in (romantic all that junk), I just find something amusing. One thing really sticks out to me about peoples perceptions nowadays.

Why is it necessary for a guy to open a door for a girl or respect only the girl that he likes or wants to show he loves her? When did being a gentleman only count for someone you are in a relationship with? Why do girls not expect to be respected by guys unless they are in a relationship?

In the same way, why does a girl want every guy that she is interested in to ogle at the amount of skin that she is showing, but then gets disgusted when some other guy notices.

GIRLS

Do girls even want to be respected anymore? Seems like they don't make it a requirement for a relationship (you know it's true), and they sure do act like it's an unusual or rare thing when a guy does show some respect.

GUYS

Why do we think that it's only necessary to respect those girls that we are attracted to? Why do we say "Oh she doesn't mind" or "She's cool" whenever we talk about things that would offend any other girl. In my opinion we need to treat all girls with more respect and then maybe those who don't act respectible will improve.

I'm not looking to get a pat on the back for being a gentleman cuz even I need to improve. It just bothers me that I can't even tell a girl she looks nice without everyone thinking that I like her. Especially during this time in my life when I don't really even want a girlfriend. Good grief...

New Information...

So I am really loving the classes that I am taking this year, because I really am learning some useful things that I can share with others. Ready?

So first of all, in my general psychology class, we were talking about vision. A really cool trick is to extend your arms, and give a thumbs up at eye level. Close one eye (it doesn't really matter which one, just pick the one that's easier for you to close), and then move the thumb that's on the opposite side to the left and the right. For a brief second the top of your thumb should disappear. Pretty cool I think. Apparently our eyes have a blind spot. Must suck for pirates. ;)


The second bit of info is a bit more useful. In my social psychology class we talked about an experiment that basically showed that those who bottle up their feelings and keep them suppressed actually take a whole bunch of toll on their immune systems and really weakens them. People like that are a lot more proned to get sick more often.



Remedies you ask?

1) Never dwell on things that hurt you. You can't change the past so you must accept things and move on.

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes?"
- Matthew 6:25

2) Find someone that you can talk to. In addition to friends that you may have around (if you know me then consider me one of those friends), you can also confide in the friend that sticks closer than a brother. God is dying to have a talk with you all the time.

"Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you." - 1 Peter 5:7

So just a little information for those of you who crave knowledge. Is this sort of info/encouragement useful? Let me know folks.